Remember just one week ago, when we brought you news of Los Angeles sister group HAIM‘s first-ever Nashville headlining show? And, remember, at the time, when we told you that you’d better grab your tickets fast, since they would almost certainly sell out? Well, that April 27 show, which was originally intended to take place at…
Never ones to disappoint, indie rockers Arcade Fire have released another new music video, this time for “Afterlife,” and it might be their most visually-stunning and ambitious yet. Produced by The Creators Project and directed by Emily Kai Bock, the “Afterlife” video spans generations in its thematic focus, and clocks in at nearly eight minutes. You just need to…
We named their 2012 piece of punk rock perfection, On the Impossible Past, one of the top ten albums of the year, and now, finally, Pennsylvania’s The Menzingers have announced their first Nashville date since its release. Formed in ’06 and with three records under their belt, it took until Impossible Past for the quartet to properly find their…
Lots of updates in Kings of Leon land! The Nashville rockers, who recently released their best album in awhile, Mechanical Bull, have just dropped a brand new music video for “Beautiful War.” The six and a half minute epic is something of a short film, revolving around themes of impulsive actions and their repercussions; a compelling, fun…
Nashville indie pop outfit States, who we absolutely adore and don’t talk about nearly enough, have made their upcoming sophomore album, Paradigm, available to stream via PureVolume, one week ahead of its planned Dec. 3 release! A followup to their fantastic debut, Room to Run, which was initially released in 2011 then re-released last year via Tooth…
Nashville based bluesy rockers Clear Plastic Masks have released their debut, self-titled EP today via Kings of Leon’s Serpents and Snakes Records (as well as Dine Alone). Boasting four tracks and serving as a precursor to their upcoming full-length, due out early next year, Clear Plastic Masks is a rootsy blues-rock throwback, which stays firmly rooted in modern…
Our favorite local synthpoppers, Coin, have just dropped a cover of the Simon and Garfunkel classic “Cecilia,” and it’s downright amazing. Coin bring their signature pop sensibilities, affinity for synths (though reeled in a bit), and infectious energy to the track, co-opting it as a Coin song without straying too far from what makes…
In just one day, Nov. 27, eclectic rapper, artist, and entrepreneur Kanye West is set to take the stage at Bridgestone Arena along with Kendrick Lamar. Not only are tickets still available, starting at just $39.50, but we’re also giving away a pair (be sure to enter here by 3 p.m. today). The show, part of West’s Yeezus…
Today is the very last day to donate items for Third Man Records’ Great Turkey Drive. What is the Great Turkey Drive, you ask? This year, Third Man Records decided to help their neighbors at the Nashville Rescue Mission reach their goal in their annual drive to collect 1,000 turkeys in order to host a…
Chicago’s Chance the Rapper is poised to be the Windy City’s next big success story. He’s headlining a national club tour, popping up on festival lineups, collaborating with the likes of Childish Gambino, and nabbing BET Award nominations, all before even releasing a proper studio album. It’s only a matter of time until he’s rocking stadiums…